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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Creative Collection
Character - Sirius, Paired Character - Regulus, Prompt - "I can't believe you did this to me. You've ruined my life."

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Insane House
Action - Helping

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Jewel Challenge
Iolite- Necklace: Write about someone who expresses themselves in a creative way

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: 365 Days
Emotion - Anger

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Writing Club
Character Appreciation: Write about being betrayed

Life Ruiner

Characters: Muggle!AU. Sirius, Regulus

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Sirius admired the artwork. It represented a swirl of emotions his little brother felt. There was anger and jealousy. Sirius saw uncertainty and fear. There was also a tinge of hope.

It was breathtaking.

Regulus didn't talk much about his feelings, but he did showcase them in his art.

Sirius found himself transfixed and not for the first time, he wished Regulus participated in the school's art school. He never thought he was good enough, though.

Maybe, Sirius could change his perception of himself.

X

Sirius smiled gleefully as everyone praised the watercolor painting.

He had tried talking Regulus into submitting it, but the younger boy had refused. Sirius decided to take the matter into his own hands and submitted the piece on the behalf of Regulus.

He left a note for Regulus to come, and Sirius knew he should be here soon.

As if his thoughts summoned him, Regulus stomped over to him. "How could you?"

Sirius grinned widely, looking at his glowering brother. "You're welcome, Reg."

Regulus glared. "I can't believe you did this to me. You've ruined my life."

Sirius frowned. "I did this for you. So you can get the recognition that you deserve."

"I didn't ask you to. In fact, I told you I didn't want to submit it, but you didn't listen. You had your own preconceived ideas, and you didn't care about what I wanted. I'll never forgive you for this. You betrayed my trust!" He hurried out of the auditorium, desperate to get away.

Sirius was left with his mouth hanging open. "I thought I was helping?" No one heard the soft muttering.

X

Sirius tried to get Regulus to talk to him that night, but the bedroom door was slammed in his face!

Instead, through the door, "My art is private!" was screamed.

"People should get to see how great it is."

"My art! My choice! Go away!"

Sirius sighed. He didn't think he was wrong, but obviously, Regulus felt differently. "I was only trying to help."

No answer was forthcoming.

He despondently trudged to his own room, thinking of ways to make it up to Regulus.

(word count: 356)